Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday inaugurated the first greenfield airport of Sikkim at Paykong. Sikkim's dream of having an airport came true nine years after a foundation stone for it was laid here, around 33 km from state capital Gangtok, in 2009.

The annual Amarnath Yatra remained suspended on Saturday due to incessant rains across Jammu and Kashmir. According to authorities, no vehicle carrying pilgrims was allowed to move towards the Valley from the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu.
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Ukraine International Airlines(UIA) has commenced operations between Kiev, the capital city of Ukraine and New Delhi. The first UIA Boeing 767-300 flight from Kiev carrying 240 passengers touched down in Delhi. The airlines has started with three weekly flights. Read News

'Bollywood on a Boat', a novel initiative to promote tourism to India launched in Amsterdam on King's Day, the biggest national holiday of the Netherlands, was a huge success with around 50,000 revellers in boats and on the banks of the Canals enjoying the performances. Read News

Ambassador of India to the Netherlands Mr Venu Rajamony and Mayor of Utrecht Mr Jan van Zaneninaugurated the 'Incredible India' and Kerala Tourism stalls at the Vakantiebeurs (Holiday Fair), the largest tourism event in the Netherlands. Read News

Some Chinese citizens visited Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which are restricted areas for foreigners, without gaining permits from India. Some tourists were asked to return upon arrival. Some were even arrested or investigated," the statement readRead News

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, presented the National Tourism Awards (September 27, 2017) at a function held in New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that tourism is one of the largest industries in the world.Read News

One of the most sought-after destinations for tourists visiting Uttarakhand, Nainital has remained an abode of eternal charm, but very few are aware of the Lok Sanskriti Sangrahalaya, a private museum in Bhimtal that houses several rare art objects. Its owner, now in his late 70s, continues to strive day and night on its upkeep.

The average Indian is unlikely to be able to afford a Rs 2,500 flight–13.8 times the monthly spending on travel (Rs 180) in 2011-2012–under the government&#039;s new "Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik” (UDAN) programme.
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Majuli, the world's largest inhabited river island, is famous for the many features unique to it -- the Neo-Vaishnavite "Satras" (institutional centres) dating back to the 15th century, the colourful yet simple lifestyle and culture of the Mising tribe, the art of mask-making, and the even more ancient art of pottery practised by villagers.Read News

The state-of-the-art transverse ventilation system in the newly-opened 9.2 km Chenani-Nashri tunnel on the Jammu-Srinagar highway may not be working effectively as commuters are complaining of high pollution levels, eye irritation and suffocation inside what has been labelled as one of India's infrastructural wonders.Read News

At a time when hotels are largely adopting a modern outlook in terms of their decor and ambience, these two historic lodges in Rajasthan stand tall as reminders of an era gone by, of Maharajas and their hunting expeditions and of solitude, synonymous with countryside.Read News

Why does one go to a beach? To relax or to check out water sports, perhaps. But this beach in Dubai has transformed into a dining and entertainment hot-spot with a line-up that includes celebrity chefs, home-grown restaurant concepts and fantastic family-friendly activities.Read News

Board an Emirates flight and all the complaints that one is accustomed to in most budget airlines are instantly sidelined. Comfort and luxury set in as you prepare to take off. You land at a spectacular airport, drenched in glitz and pomp. This is Dubai, the city that literally spells luxury.Read News